Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes, 65398-65401 [E9-29376]
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Intermediate Pressure Turbine Overspeed
(IPTOS) protection function by Data Entry
Plug (DEP) reprogramming, which consists in
limiting the IPT speed (Engine Thrust) when
overheat is detected in IPT, for all A330
aeroplanes fitted with RR Trent 700 engines
and equipped with Multi Mode Receivers.
Original issue of AD 2008–0101 had a
limited applicability due to Flight Warning
Computer compatibility issue with aircraft
not equipped with Multi Mode Receivers.
Airbus has now developed a new Flight
Warning Computer standard T2 whose
embodiment is also possible on A330
aeroplane fitted with RR Trent 700 engines
not equipped with Multi Mode Receivers.
For the above described reasons, this AD
retains the requirement of EASA AD 2008–
0101, which is superseded, and extends the
applicability to all A330 aeroplanes fitted
with RR Trent 700 engines.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions: Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(1) Reprogram the data entry plug on both
engines to activate the intermediate pressure
turbine overspeed protection function,
including doing applicable revisions of the
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–73–3049, Revision 01, dated
November 13, 2008.
Note 1: IPTOS function activation has the
following operational consequences:
Modification of the AFM and the flightcrew
operating manual (FCOM). Accomplishment
of the actions specified in Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330–73–3049, Revision 01,
dated November 13, 2008 (Airbus
Modification 56722), cancels Airbus A330
AFM Supplement 6.03.08, dated June 2,
2006; and Volumes 1 and 3 (1.70.20, 1.70.95,
and 3.02.70) of the Airbus A330 FCOM have
been modified.
(2) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–73–
3049, dated November 14, 2007, are
considered acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding action specified in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
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Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. Before
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using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2009–0075, dated
April 6, 2009; and Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–73–3049, Revision 01, dated
November 13, 2008; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–73–3049, Revision 01, dated
November 13, 2008, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80, e-mail
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 23, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–1114; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–157–AD; Amendment
39–16134; AD 2007–10–10 R1]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300–600 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to all Airbus Model
A300–600 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate new
limitations for fuel tank systems. This
AD clarifies the intended effect of the
AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank
system components. This AD results
from fuel system reviews conducted by
the manufacturer. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the potential of ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors
caused by latent failures, alterations,
repairs, or maintenance actions, could
result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective December
28, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 28, 2009.
On June 27, 2007 (72 FR 28827, May
23, 2007), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications
listed in the AD.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by January 25, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
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Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EAW
(Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.
airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.
gov; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On May 7, 2007, we issued AD 2007–
10–10, Amendment 39–15051 (72 FR
28827, May 23, 2007). That AD applied
to all Airbus Model A300–600 series
airplanes. That AD required revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS)
of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate new
limitations for fuel tank systems.
Critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) are limitation
requirements to preserve a critical
ignition source prevention feature of the
fuel tank system design that is necessary
to prevent the occurrence of an unsafe
condition. The purpose of a CDCCL is
to provide instruction to retain the
critical ignition source prevention
feature during configuration change that
may be caused by alterations, repairs, or
maintenance actions. A CDCCL is not a
periodic inspection.
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Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued that AD, we have
determined that it is necessary to clarify
the AD’s intended effect on spare and
on-airplane fuel tank system
components, regarding the use of
maintenance manuals and instructions
for continued airworthiness.
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Section 91.403(c) of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c))
specifies the following:
No person may operate an aircraft for
which a manufacturer’s maintenance manual
or instructions for continued airworthiness
has been issued that contains an
airworthiness limitation section unless the
mandatory * * * procedures * * * have
been complied with.
Some operators have questioned
whether existing components affected
by the new CDCCLs must be reworked.
We did not intend for the AD to
retroactively require rework of
components that had been maintained
using acceptable methods before the
effective date of the AD. Owners and
operators of the affected airplanes
therefore are not required to rework
affected components identified as
airworthy or installed on the affected
airplanes before the required revisions
of the ALS. But once the CDCCLs are
incorporated into the ALS, future
maintenance actions on components
must be done in accordance with those
CDCCLs.
Relevant Service Information
AD 2007–10–10 cites Airbus A300–
600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 1, dated
December 19, 2005. Since we issued
that AD, Airbus has revised the
referenced service information and
issued Airbus A300–600 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1929/05, Issue 2, dated May 16,
2007. The revised service information
clarifies the new limitations for fuel
tank systems, but adds no new
procedures. The actions described in
this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
The affected products have been
approved by the aviation authority of
another country, and are approved for
operation in the United States. We are
issuing this AD because we evaluated
all pertinent information and
determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design. This
new AD retains the requirements of the
existing AD, and adds a new note to
clarify the intended effect of the AD on
spare and on-airplane fuel tank system
components.
Costs of Compliance
This revision imposes no additional
economic burden. The current costs for
this AD are repeated for the
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convenience of affected operators, as
follows:
This AD affects about 138 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The required actions take
about 2 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $80 per work hour.
Based on these figures, the estimated
cost of the AD for U.S. operators is
$22,080, or $160 per airplane.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
This revision merely clarifies the
intended effect on spare and on-airplane
fuel tank system components, and
makes no substantive change to the
AD’s requirements. For this reason, it is
found that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment for this action are
unnecessary, and good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments before it becomes effective.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2009–1114; Directorate Identifier 2009–
NM–157–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
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safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–15051 (72 FR
28827, May 23, 2007) and adding the
following new AD:
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AD 2007–10–10 R1 Airbus: Amendment
39–16134. Docket No. FAA–2009–1114;
Directorate Identifier 2009–NM–157–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 28, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2007–10–10,
Amendment 39–15051.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model
A300–600 series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to
certain operator maintenance documents to
include new inspections and critical design
configuration control limitations (CDCCLs).
Compliance with the operator maintenance
documents is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c).
For airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the areas
addressed by these inspections and CDCCLs,
the operator may not be able to accomplish
the inspections and CDCCLs described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14
CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of
compliance according to paragraph (j) of this
AD. The request should include a description
of changes to the required inspections and
CDCCLs that will preserve the critical
ignition source prevention feature of the
affected fuel system.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
are issuing this AD to prevent the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which,
in combination with flammable fuel vapors
caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs,
or maintenance actions, could result in fuel
tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007–10–
10, With Revised Service Information:
Revise Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) To Incorporate Fuel Maintenance and
Inspection Tasks
(f) Within 3 months after June 27, 2007 (the
effective date of AD 2007–10–10), revise the
ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A300–
600 ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated May 31, 2006, as defined
in Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 1,
dated December 19, 2005 (approved by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on
March 13, 2006), Section 1, ‘‘Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks’’ (hereafter referred to as
Section 1 of Issue 1 of Document 95A.1929/
05); or Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 2,
dated May 16, 2007, Section 1,
‘‘Maintenance/Inspection Tasks’’ (hereafter
referred to as ‘‘Section 1 of Issue 2 Document
95A.1929/05’’). For all tasks identified in
Section 1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2 of Document
95A.1929/05, the initial compliance times
start from the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, and the
repetitive inspections must be accomplished
thereafter at the intervals specified in Section
1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2 of Document
95A.1929/05, except as provided by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(1) June 27, 2007.
(2) The date of issuance of the original
French standard airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original French
export certificate of airworthiness.
Note 2: Airbus Operator Information Telex
(OIT) SE 999.0076/06, dated June 20, 2006,
identifies the applicable sections of the
Airbus A300–600 airplane maintenance
manual necessary for accomplishing the tasks
specified in Section 1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2
of Document 95A.1929/05.
Initial Compliance Time for Task 28–18–00–
03–1
(g) For Task 28–18–00–03–1, ‘‘Operational
check of lo-level/underfull/calibration
sensors,’’ identified in Section 1 of Issue 1 or
Issue 2 of Document 95A.1929/05: The initial
compliance time is the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD. Thereafter, Task 28–18–00–03–1
must be accomplished at the repetitive
interval specified in Issue 1 or Issue 2 of
Document 95A.1929/05.
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000
total flight hours.
(2) Within 72 months or 20,000 flight hours
after June 27, 2007, whichever occurs first.
Revise ALS To Incorporate CDCCLs
(h) Within 12 months after June 27, 2007,
revise the ALS of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate
Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31,
2006, as defined in Airbus A300–600 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1929/05, Issue 1, dated December 19,
2005 (approved by the EASA on March 13,
2006), Section 2, ‘‘Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations’’; or
Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 2,
dated May 16, 2007, Section 2, ‘‘Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations.’’
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs
(i) Except as provided by paragraph (j) of
this AD: After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraphs (f) and (h) of this AD,
no alternative inspections, inspection
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used.
New Information
Explanation of CDCCL Requirements
Note 3: Notwithstanding any other
maintenance or operational requirements,
components that have been identified as
airworthy or installed on the affected
airplanes before the revision of the ALS, as
required by paragraphs (f) and (h) of this AD,
do not need to be reworked in accordance
with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS
has been revised, future maintenance actions
on these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
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found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425)
227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Related Information
(k) European Aviation Safety Agency
Airworthiness Directive 2006–0201, dated
65401
July 11, 2006, also addresses the subject of
this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use the applicable service
information contained in Table 1 of this AD
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 1—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Issue
Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness Limitations ........................
Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05 ......
Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05 ......
Original ................................................
1 ..........................................................
2 ..........................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information contained in Table 2
Date
May 31, 2006.
December 19, 2005.
May 16, 2007.
of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
TABLE 2—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Issue
Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05 ......
2 ..........................................................
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of the service information
Date
May 16, 2007.
contained in Table 3 of this AD on June 27,
2007 (72 FR 28827, May 23, 2007).
TABLE 3—MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Issue
Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness Limitations ........................
Airbus A300–600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05 ......
Original ................................................
1 ..........................................................
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(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EAW
(Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; e-mail: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 2, 2009.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Date
May 31, 2006.
December 19, 2005.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
Federal Aviation Administration
There have been 3 reported occurrences of
uncontrolled excessive heat from the left
hand baggage bay sidewall heater, [part
number] P/N 3436–06–1/0, that resulted in
the affected sidewall heater panels sustaining
heat discoloration and/or scorching of the
liner material. The affected sidewall heater is
equipped with a thermostat to regulate
heating. These reported occurrences are the
subject of further investigation. As a
preventive measure, until such time as the
cause of the occurrences have been
determined, deactivation of the left hand
baggage bay heater is necessary to avoid the
potential for uncontrolled excessive heat by
the heater panel, and on the baggage bay
compartment, that could lead to flammability
issues.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–1113; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–238–AD; Amendment
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model BD–100–1A10 (Challenger
300) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
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This AD requires actions that are
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DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 28, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication as of December
28, 2009.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-1114; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-157-AD;
Amendment 39-16134; AD 2007-10-10 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new
limitations for fuel tank systems. This AD clarifies the intended
effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components.
This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors
caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance
actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 28,
2009.
On June 27, 2007 (72 FR 28827, May 23, 2007), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by January 25, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE.,
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Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--
EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; e-mail: airworth-eas@airbus.com">account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations. gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On May 7, 2007, we issued AD 2007-10-10, Amendment 39-15051 (72 FR
28827, May 23, 2007). That AD applied to all Airbus Model A300-600
series airplanes. That AD required revising the Airworthiness
Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems.
Critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) are
limitation requirements to preserve a critical ignition source
prevention feature of the fuel tank system design that is necessary to
prevent the occurrence of an unsafe condition. The purpose of a CDCCL
is to provide instruction to retain the critical ignition source
prevention feature during configuration change that may be caused by
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions. A CDCCL is not a periodic
inspection.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued that AD, we have determined that it is necessary to
clarify the AD's intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank
system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and
instructions for continued airworthiness.
Section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
91.403(c)) specifies the following:
No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer's
maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness has
been issued that contains an airworthiness limitation section unless
the mandatory * * * procedures * * * have been complied with.
Some operators have questioned whether existing components affected by
the new CDCCLs must be reworked. We did not intend for the AD to
retroactively require rework of components that had been maintained
using acceptable methods before the effective date of the AD. Owners
and operators of the affected airplanes therefore are not required to
rework affected components identified as airworthy or installed on the
affected airplanes before the required revisions of the ALS. But once
the CDCCLs are incorporated into the ALS, future maintenance actions on
components must be done in accordance with those CDCCLs.
Relevant Service Information
AD 2007-10-10 cites Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005. Since we issued
that AD, Airbus has revised the referenced service information and
issued Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1929/05, Issue 2, dated May 16, 2007. The revised service
information clarifies the new limitations for fuel tank systems, but
adds no new procedures. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The affected products have been approved by the aviation authority
of another country, and are approved for operation in the United
States. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This new AD
retains the requirements of the existing AD, and adds a new note to
clarify the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel
tank system components.
Costs of Compliance
This revision imposes no additional economic burden. The current
costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of affected
operators, as follows:
This AD affects about 138 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required
actions take about 2 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate
of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the
AD for U.S. operators is $22,080, or $160 per airplane.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
This revision merely clarifies the intended effect on spare and on-
airplane fuel tank system components, and makes no substantive change
to the AD's requirements. For this reason, it is found that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment for this action are unnecessary,
and good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2009-1114; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-157-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for
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safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15051 (72 FR
28827, May 23, 2007) and adding the following new AD:
AD 2007-10-10 R1 Airbus: Amendment 39-16134. Docket No. FAA-2009-
1114; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-157-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 28,
2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2007-10-10, Amendment 39-15051.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300-600 series
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections and critical design
configuration control limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with the
operator maintenance documents is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by these inspections and CDCCLs, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the inspections and CDCCLs described
in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (j) of this AD. The
request should include a description of changes to the required
inspections and CDCCLs that will preserve the critical ignition
source prevention feature of the affected fuel system.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations,
repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-10-10, With Revised Service
Information:
Revise Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate Fuel
Maintenance and Inspection Tasks
(f) Within 3 months after June 27, 2007 (the effective date of
AD 2007-10-10), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 5--Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31, 2006, as defined in Airbus
A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue
1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) on March 13, 2006), Section 1, ``Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks'' (hereafter referred to as Section 1 of Issue 1 of
Document 95A.1929/05); or Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 2, dated May 16, 2007,
Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks'' (hereafter referred to
as ``Section 1 of Issue 2 Document 95A.1929/05''). For all tasks
identified in Section 1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2 of Document 95A.1929/
05, the initial compliance times start from the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, and the
repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the
intervals specified in Section 1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2 of Document
95A.1929/05, except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) June 27, 2007.
(2) The date of issuance of the original French standard
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
French export certificate of airworthiness.
Note 2: Airbus Operator Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0076/06,
dated June 20, 2006, identifies the applicable sections of the
Airbus A300-600 airplane maintenance manual necessary for
accomplishing the tasks specified in Section 1 of Issue 1 or Issue 2
of Document 95A.1929/05.
Initial Compliance Time for Task 28-18-00-03-1
(g) For Task 28-18-00-03-1, ``Operational check of lo-level/
underfull/calibration sensors,'' identified in Section 1 of Issue 1
or Issue 2 of Document 95A.1929/05: The initial compliance time is
the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD. Thereafter, Task 28-18-00-03-1 must be accomplished at the
repetitive interval specified in Issue 1 or Issue 2 of Document
95A.1929/05.
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight hours.
(2) Within 72 months or 20,000 flight hours after June 27, 2007,
whichever occurs first.
Revise ALS To Incorporate CDCCLs
(h) Within 12 months after June 27, 2007, revise the ALS of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A300-
600 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31, 2006,
as defined in Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by
the EASA on March 13, 2006), Section 2, ``Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations''; or Airbus A300-600 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05, Issue 2, dated May
16, 2007, Section 2, ``Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations.''
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs
(i) Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD: After
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (f) and (h) of
this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs
may be used.
New Information
Explanation of CDCCL Requirements
Note 3: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or
installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the ALS,
as required by paragraphs (f) and (h) of this AD, do not need to be
reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS has
been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be
done in accordance with the CDCCLs.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures
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found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal
avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Related Information
(k) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive
2006-0201, dated July 11, 2006, also addresses the subject of this
AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use the applicable service information contained in
Table 1 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Issue Date
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Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 5--Fuel Original................... May 31, 2006.
Airworthiness Limitations.
Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness 1.......................... December 19, 2005.
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05.
Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness 2.......................... May 16, 2007.
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 2 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 2--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Issue Date
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Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness 2.......................... May 16, 2007.
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05.
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(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 3 of this AD on June 27, 2007 (72 FR 28827, May 23, 2007).
Table 3--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference
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Document Issue Date
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Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 5--Fuel Original................... May 31, 2006.
Airworthiness Limitations.
Airbus A300-600 Fuel Airworthiness 1.......................... December 19, 2005.
Limitations, Document 95A.1929/05.
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(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: airworth-eas@airbus.com">account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 2, 2009.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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